Electrical Engineer

Mission Critical Group•Harleysville, PA

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer leads the development of complete electrical design packages—including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials—for low- and medium-voltage control equipment. Designs must meet manufacturing, regulatory, and client requirements and comply with applicable standards and specifications. The role works across engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, field service, vendors, and client teams to resolve design challenges, support reliable solutions, and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. As a senior member of the Engineering team, the Electrical Engineer provides technical guidance, mentorship, and design leadership. The role also supports estimating and project quotes, production and client witness testing, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and new product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
3 to 7 years of progressive electrical engineering design experience, with significant switchgear experience in marine, heavy industrial, and oil and gas industries.
3+ years of experience with electro-mechanical power system design, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, motor control centers, controls integration, and arc flash protection.
Understanding of generator controls, protective relays, short circuit and coordination studies, and complex system integration.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, PromisE, and related electrical CAD tools.
Ability to interpret client-supplied job specifications and one-line diagrams to create design criteria for project development.
Strong knowledge of applicable IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards.
Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work on fast-paced, short-turnaround projects.
Strong judgment and decision-making, emphasizing cost, safety, and quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical documentation and presenting to internal teams and clients.
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional collaboration.
Commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience with marine, oil and gas, or energy sector projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver electrical design packages, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and bills of materials, for low- and medium-voltage control equipment.
Ensure designs comply with applicable IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and UL standards and client specifications.
Collaborate with manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and field service teams to resolve design challenges and improve reliability.
Lead client-facing communication about technical issues and ensure requirements are met with professional, timely solutions.
Partner with estimators to provide design input on job size, configurations, and feasibility for project quotes.
Build and maintain vendor relationships to research materials, evaluate new technologies, and develop design symbols.
Provide technical support during production and client witness testing; troubleshoot wiring and control issues as needed.
Mentor junior designers and engineers and support continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes.
Contribute to new product development and improvement projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.